News for 'Department of Medicine'

House panel for 'blanket ban' on FDI in pharma

House panel for 'blanket ban' on FDI in pharma

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The report comes at a time when the government is trying to clear pending FDI proposals, which include various planned investments in this sector.

Indian experts to teach Ayurveda in US schools

Indian experts to teach Ayurveda in US schools

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

In a bid to make alternative medicine more popular in the US, Indian experts may soon start teaching medical students about Ayurveda in some of America's best colleges.

Sikkim to market Himalayan Viagra

Sikkim to market Himalayan Viagra

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

The Sikkim government is considering a proposal by the Forest and Wildlife Department to market the medicinal herb Cordyceps Sinensis, popularly known as Himalayan Viagra. The herb, whose scientific name is Caterpillar Fungus, is found abundantly in the forests of the Himalayan state.

'Lives at risk': Delhi hospitals raise alarm amid oxygen shortage

'Lives at risk': Delhi hospitals raise alarm amid oxygen shortage

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Battling an acute shortage of oxygen, some hospitals in Delhi on Sunday sent out desperate SOS calls to authorities to replenish their dwindling stocks, with one healthcare facility even requesting the government to shift out its patients.

5 reasons why women experience breast pain

5 reasons why women experience breast pain

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Most of the times breast cancer is non painful, says Dr Mandeep S Malhotra.

Over 200 WB docs tender resignation, demand Mamata's apology

Over 200 WB docs tender resignation, demand Mamata's apology

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Mamata set 6 conditions for the state government to withdraw their four-day-long stir.

Cipla's petition against drug price revision rejected

Cipla's petition against drug price revision rejected

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

The department of pharmaceuticals turned down a review petition by drugmaker Cipla against a price fixation order by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, slashing the price of Dytor Plus, a medicine for kidney and heart ailments.

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'This remains an accident and an accident is not a crime. They do happen, unfortunately.'

Shopping in the times of coronavirus

Shopping in the times of coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Shoppers around the world stood in long lines, waiting to buy essentials like toilet paper, pasta, bottled water, medicine and masks as a worsening coronavirus crisis stoked fears of shortages.

Seven Indian Americans awarded for cancer research

Seven Indian Americans awarded for cancer research

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The Society of Asian American Scientists in Cancer Research last month presented awards to seven doctors for their outstanding contributions to cancer research. The awards were presented by Rajvir Dahiya, SAASCR president, San Diego, California on April 6.

How to keep elders SAFE in the lockdown

How to keep elders SAFE in the lockdown

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'Due to lack of physical activity and proper care, senior citizens are falling at home or complaining of orthopaedic injuries,' cautions Dr Rajeev Verma.

After Shell, Hindalco faces transfer pricing tax notice

After Shell, Hindalco faces transfer pricing tax notice

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Claim could be over fee for guarantees given for loans to acquire Novelis.

Delhi surpasses Mumbai to become worst Covid-hit city

Delhi surpasses Mumbai to become worst Covid-hit city

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Delhi recorded 17,282 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, the highest single-day surge in the national capital since the onset of the pandemic, while over 100 fatalities were reported, according to data shared by the health department.

Resident doctors in Delhi call off strike

Resident doctors in Delhi call off strike

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Doctors in the national capital called off their two-day long strike on Tuesday night, hours after Delhi government invoked Essential Services Maintenance Act against them to normalise the functioning of the hospitals run by it.

Drug shortage likely as chemists run on limited stock

Drug shortage likely as chemists run on limited stock

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

There may be shortage of drugs till pharmaceutical companies supply new batches with revised MRPs.

The COVID crisis in rural Bihar

The COVID crisis in rural Bihar

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The government's focus is on urban areas, so rural areas are neglected and the COVID situation in Bihar's villages -- neither the positive cases nor the deaths -- are reported, notes M I Khan.

Sterilisation botch-up: FDA seals drug unit in Raipur

Sterilisation botch-up: FDA seals drug unit in Raipur

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The drug controlling authority in Chhattisgarh on Thursday raided and sealed a unit of an antibiotic manufacturing company, whose product was used in sterilisation camps in Bilaspur district where 13 women died and several others fell ill.

National IPR Policy to be delayed further

National IPR Policy to be delayed further

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The draft is now with ministries.

'People of Lakshadweep are in panic'

'People of Lakshadweep are in panic'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'The suppression is mounting and people may react.'

Cyclone Yaas: Amit Shah reviews preparation with CMs of 3 states

Cyclone Yaas: Amit Shah reviews preparation with CMs of 3 states

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reviewed the preparations for Cyclone Yaas including the evacuation of people on the high seas as well as in vulnerable coastal areas and the safety of COVID-19 facilities.

How Chennai is trying to keep an epidemic away

How Chennai is trying to keep an epidemic away

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

'There are Rs 90 crore worth of medicines in government hospitals, which is sufficient for the next three months.'

IndiGo's flights from Delhi lands in Istanbul without passengers' luggage

IndiGo's flights from Delhi lands in Istanbul without passengers' luggage

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Because of strong headwinds on Delhi-Istanbul route for the last two days, the low-cost carrier has been unable to take most of the check-in luggage in the same aircraft along with passengers, said an airline spokesperson.

UK girl row: Punjab hosp refutes charges of organs harvest

UK girl row: Punjab hosp refutes charges of organs harvest

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The state-owned Government Rajindera Hospital on Wednesday refuted allegations levelled by parents of an eight-year-old British Sikh schoolgirl that her organs were extracted during post-mortem.

Should drug prices be regulated?

Should drug prices be regulated?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Medicines are not commodities.

Ministries clash over cap on foreign stakes in drug firms

Ministries clash over cap on foreign stakes in drug firms

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The finance ministry is resisting pressure from other departments to cap foreign ownership of domestic drugmakers, fearing such a move would discourage potential investors, a senior ministry source said.

Covid: What is Delta, Delta Plus & can vaccines fight it?

Covid: What is Delta, Delta Plus & can vaccines fight it?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

While virologists say theoretically the vaccine that works on Delta should work on the Delta Plus variant as well, more research is needed.

Mamata injured after being 'manhandled' in Nandigram

Mamata injured after being 'manhandled' in Nandigram

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

"I was standing outside my car with the door open. I was going to a temple there to offer my prayers. Few people came around my car and pushed the door. The door hit my leg," she said.

Former Ranbaxy promoters fined Rs 2,600 crore

Former Ranbaxy promoters fined Rs 2,600 crore

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The US arm of Ranbaxy pleaded guilty to seven felonies relating to the manufacture and distribution of certain adulterated drugs

'Everyone had spelt doomsday for India, but that did not happen'

'Everyone had spelt doomsday for India, but that did not happen'

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'People had said it will explode and everyone will die. Nothing of that sort has happened.' 'Our government has done a splendid job so far.'

Chelsea Clinton: How Mary Varghese changed India

Chelsea Clinton: How Mary Varghese changed India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Dr Mary Varghese's determination to live life beyond her wheelchair inspired Chelsea Clinton to include her in She Persisted Around The World: 13 Women Who Changed History.

Covid-19: Testing times for plasma banks

Covid-19: Testing times for plasma banks

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

While the process of extracting plasma itself is simple, doctors say that it is the screening of donors, testing and filling up of numerous forms that takes time.

Top science careers to pursue after class 12

Top science careers to pursue after class 12

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Think beyond engineering and medicine.

Coronavirus: All Delhi primary schools to remain shut till March 31

Coronavirus: All Delhi primary schools to remain shut till March 31

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

All Delhi government, aided, private and schools run by civic bodies will remain shut, said Sisodia.

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Smoking increases your coronavirus risk

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'Smokers are a highly susceptible population during this pandemic.' 'Health benefits from quitting smoking can start as early as within an hour.'

Kejriwal to keep key portfolios, say sources

Kejriwal to keep key portfolios, say sources

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal will retain key portfolios in his cabinet, which is expected to be a small one.

'PM's Parliament speech was jumlebaazi'

'PM's Parliament speech was jumlebaazi'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

'It will take a long time for people's memory to be misled by a prime minister who is so arrogant and who refuses to acknowledge his own faults.'

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Balasubramanian, 50, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Cambridge University, has been recognised for his work as a co-inventor of Next Generation DNA sequencing, described as the most transformational advance in biology and medicine for decades.

Docs' strike: Delhi govt invokes ESMA

Docs' strike: Delhi govt invokes ESMA

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Delhi government on Tuesday invoked the ESMA to force an end to the strike by government doctors that continued to cripple health services in the national capital for the second day.

New policy may cost pharma firms Rs 3,000 crore: Industry

New policy may cost pharma firms Rs 3,000 crore: Industry

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

The pharmaceutical companies may suffer sales loss of Rs 3,000 crore (Rs 30 billion) if the government's span of control increases, as proposed in the new pricing policy for the medicines, a section of the industry said on Monday.